Scottie Slams The Door On Player Of The Year | Fore Play Episode 893

Scottie Scheffler slams the door shut on the Player of the Year debate after a dazzling Sunday at the Tour Championship. We debate whether his 2026 season was a success, how he continues to play at such an incredible level, and where he can go from here. We also dive into Rory McIlroy’s bizarre season and what it means for his future in professional golf, plus Michael Block brings the juice to the Champions Tour!

0:00 - Intro
1:45 - What to make of Scottie’s 2026 season
23:50 - Explaining strokes gained putting
38:40 - Rory McIlory’s rollercoaster 2026 season
49:50 - Michael Block brings the juice to the Champions Tour
59:00 - Grant Horvat’s children’s clubs
1:11:40 - Riggs has a unique ruling issue
1:17:30 - Post-show

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